The Future of AI, Automation & Digital Innovation
In an unusual move, the U.S. Department of Justice intervened to defend xAI in an environmental lawsuit filed by the NAACP, claiming the company is 'vital' for national security and military operations, including the war in Iran. The case highlights tensions between technological innovation, environmental justice, and geopolitical interests.
The Pentagon has multiplied by 18 the users of its generative AI platform GenAI.mil in just six months, reaching 1.5 million daily users. This represents nearly half of the Department of Defense's workforce. The rapid adoption reflects a strategic shift toward integrating AI into military operations.
The FTC has sued a network of scammers who used shell companies and payment processors to keep fraudulent subscription apps in official stores. The case exposes weaknesses in the review system and evasion tactics that put millions of users at risk.
A new open standard, backed by Microsoft and Google, will allow AI agents to discover and use tools on the fly, transforming enterprise automation. The protocol, similar to a 'search engine' for agents, promises an interoperable ecosystem where AI assistants can find and execute APIs, scripts, and services in real time.
Hugging Face has released a benchmark evaluating open language models on custom tool use tasks. Results show improvement but still lag behind proprietary models in complex agent scenarios.
Orbio, a startup founded in Madrid in 2025, has closed a $21 million Series A round led by Dawn Capital. Its AI agents (Maria, Daniel, Claire) replace key HR functions for the world's 2.7 billion frontline workers.
Security researchers discovered a database with 73,932 credentials for Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, exposing organizations worldwide. The attack did not exploit an unknown vulnerability but rather weak or reused passwords, underscoring the importance of password hygiene.
AirTrunk, owned by Blackstone, is seeking a $3 billion loan (A$4.3 billion) to build a single data center in Sydney. The deal reflects growing demand for AI infrastructure and the scale of hyperscale projects.
OVHcloud, a European cloud provider, is venturing into frontier AI model development with plans to open-source them. The move aims to position Europe as a viable alternative to US and Chinese giants amid growing data sovereignty concerns.
ASML, the Dutch giant of lithography machines, has announced it is looking for new startups similar to Mistral AI to invest in. Its CEO, Christophe Fouquet, confirmed in an interview with Sifted that the company wants to replicate its bet on generative artificial intelligence, in a move that reflects how traditional tech leaders are trying to secure a place in the AI ecosystem.
Tesco, one of the UK's largest supermarkets, is migrating approximately 40,000 servers off VMware and has filed a lawsuit against Broadcom in the UK High Court for over £100 million, accusing the company of 'abusive conduct'. This move represents one of the largest public migrations from VMware since Broadcom acquired the company.
The adoption of artificial intelligence in the business world faces a growing obstacle: lack of transparency. Organizations demand explainable models and governance to mitigate regulatory and reputational risks, thus accelerating trust in these technologies.